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P159 KBA

1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,520 mi
Last recorded211,520 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser142,677 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 KBA
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 211,520 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/s rear shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 211,386 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/s rear shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 195,285 miles

O/s rear shock absorber dust cover corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 187,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 186,892 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 185,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 185,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 184,155 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 183,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective

near side rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 13 Sep 2006 175,531 miles

Auxillary drive belt on engine missing (air con compressor).

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Heavy surface rust on rear axle.

Nearside rear wheel arch trim insecure.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside sill cover trim insecure.

Small piece of metal in offside rear tyre.

Surface cracking in treads of nearside rear tyre. †

Windscreen wipers leaving slight streaks in a few places due to insect splatter.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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P159 KBA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P159 KBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Land Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Land Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P159 KBA is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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